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Simon Finch had a great chat with Craig Harvey from Barwon Health DTS about the many and varied aspects of Alcohol & Other Drugs uses: the emphasis being on Harm Reduction. The program is also in recognition of the many deaths we have through Drug Overdose, which exceeds our road death toll by about 5 to 1. For more info. and help - www.BarwonHealth.org.au * ph - 1800 797 458 for DTS * Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Information, Assessment and Referral * 1300 094 187 * 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. “That is a quote of Mark Twain’s, which I first read between the foreword and introduction of a book telling of the life experiences of the author June Alexander. The book’s title is A Girl Called Tim, with the sub-title, “Escape from an Eating Disorder Hell”.I ...…

Neville Clarke Volunteer Coordinator and Aubrey Anderson Volunteer and Doorways Manager Salvos Connect Barwon talk about the benefits and opportunities that volunteering with a communty services organisation can provide for people who are looking to give back to their community, retired people who want to use their skills and people wanting to ...…

Suffering an injury, be it physical or psychological, has the potential to change the course of your life; And if an injury occurs through the course of your employment or through a motor vehicle accident then there may be legal issues that you may need to navigate as well, which bring with them a whole new language and set of procedures that y ...…

Simon talks to Amelia Reid Community Engagement and Participation Worker for Wellways Australia and Kate Higgins Regional Manager Quality and Service Development talk about tailored services designed to support people affected by mental health issues or disability, as well as their families, friends and carers.…

We talk with Malcolm Scott Manager of headspace Geelong. R U OK day is this Thursday 14th of September. R U OK?'s vision is a world where we're all connected and are protected from suicide.Their mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.…

SIMMA is a not for profit organisation to provide opportunities for people to play music in a supportive environment.Adam Pollock, from the Bipolar Bears and Mental Health Nurse Sean Kearns started SIMMA

From November 25th to December 10th, 2017, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world. In the studio to talk about the 16 days of activism are Justine Devonport, Team Leader and Katie Young Health promotion Officer from Women's Health and ...…

Simon Finch had a great chat with Craig Harvey from Barwon Health DTS about the many and varied aspects of Alcohol & Other Drugs uses: the emphasis being on Harm Reduction. The program is also in recognition of the many deaths we have through Drug Overdose, which exceeds our road death toll by about 5 to 1. For more info. and help - www.BarwonH ...…

The 18th August is Vietnam Veterans Day: their motto is *Honour the dead but fight like hell for the living*. Nigel Wilso and Chris Schaper from the Geelong branch have a chat with Simon Finch about what it means to them both. He also chats with Edmond van Ammers and Valya Vazalicki from the Geelong Clinic about PTSD and treatments. For help - ...…

*BRAIN INJURY IN THE MILITARY* is the theme for this years Brain Injury Awareness Week. Robert Eagles, who is holding up the *Roads* fort this week, chats with Jacqui Pierce from ARCSupport et al, and Annie Norrish from Support After Suicide. For help - Lifeline - 13 11 14, Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) - 1800 011 04 ...…

Today we chat with Felicia Richardson about her preventative double mastectomy, how it came to pass, and the supports she used to see her way through it all. These included Reiki with Kay Wilson, and involvement with an Aquatics Social Group that Lesley Heritage organises Theatre trips for. More info - https://canceraustralia.gov.au * https://w ...…

We met Cathryn Portelli when she had five minutes to tell her incredible story at Geelong After Dark, which was presented by Skin of Our Teeth Productions and 94.7 The Pulse. The 2017 event theme was THE SOUND OF LIGHT, which is relevant to today because instead of a light at the end of a tunnel being a train, Cathryn turned it around, with hel ...…

On 17 April 2012 Victorias Parliamentary Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and Other Organisations began.Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the creation of a national Royal Commission into institutional child sexual abuse on 12th November 2013.Conversations started that need to continue - we need to stop the abuse! The L ...…

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, will induct 23 nurse researchers, representing six countries, into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame at their 28th International Nursing Research Congress in Dublin later this month.We are thrilled to have one of the inductees, Professor Trisha Dunning with us today duri ...…

Today we have the last of three programs in recognition of 2017 NAIDOC Week which is on from the 2nd till the 9th July.The NAIDOC theme this year is *Our Languages Matter*”.To talk about these issues we have Wathaurong Co-op s CEO, Rod Jackson, and Kym Monohan, the manager of community and culture at the Wathaurong Co-op. For more info - Wathau ...…

Today we have the second of three programs in recognition of 2017 NAIDOC Week which is on from the 2nd till the 9th July.The 2017 theme - Our Languages Matter.The origins of this day date back to before the 1920s when aboriginal rights groups protested by boycotting Australia day.Their main concerns were the treatment they were receiving and th ...…

2017 NAIDOC Week is on from the 2nd till the 9th July. Today Edwina and I had a yarn with Kym Monohan, Manager of Community and Culture at the Wathaurong Co-op. For info and events - Wathaurong Co-op - Morgan St. - North Geelong Victoria 3215 * (03) 5277 0044 * www.wathaurong.org.au * http://www.naidoc.org.au/ *…

On the 28th April, Edwina and I found out through an email titled *Guess what*, that Fr. Kevin Dillon is sort of leaving town.So we thought it a good idea to give him a sort of farewell. To help me do that, I have Brian Bull, Chris Pianto, along with Edwina, to chew the fat over how their lives have been affected by this man. For Help - Barwon ...…

To chat about the Geelong Prostate Support Group, and how they provide support, friendship, and so much more, we have Alan Barlee & Charles Pedder from the group with us in the studio. To learn more, and to contact the group, go to - www.prostate-cancer-support-geelong.net

Red Dust delivers innovative health promotion programs and community development projects in partnership with remote communities. We have a yarn with Darren Smith the CEO of Red Dust Role Models and local Artist and Educator, Raymond Walters who is also a Red Dust ambassador. Contact - Red Dust Head Office - 168 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122 * ...…

Had a great yarn this week with Mick Ryan, Aboriginal health liaison officer at Barwon Health, and Gail Frost Geelong Gallery Educator. We found out about their work towards reconciliation, and the impact that Tandop David Tournier had on their lives. The Geelong Gallery has a childrens art exhibition titled *Lets talk recognition* and it runs ...…

National Reconciliation Week Is a campaign held every year in Australia that works to build stronger ties between Indigenous Australia and other communities through media and community events. Today is the first of two *Roads* programs to promote the week, and also to promote Geelongs 8th year of Reconciliation in the Park. This year is quite s ...…

Lyndal Coon, President of Geelong Rainbow Inc.. their VP, Sarah Hathway, and member Pauley Johnson, chat about the group and its purpose, as well as issues surrounding IDAHoBit and other "queer" stuff!To find out abot events for this year, FB Geelong Rainbow.

*Roads to Recovery* has been giving awareness to issues around homophobia for a number of years now. The International Day of recognition has been held on May 17 every year since 2004, when it began as IDAHo. We chat about its origins and growth to IDAHoBIT, marriage equality, and other relevant bits and pieces, with Australian Marriage Equalit ...…

This morning we chatted with an *Old Stager*, Nigel Wilson, and he organised Jocelyn McMillan and David Sikorski from the Geelong and District Viet Vet Association of Australia. We have a womans touch and an International flavour. Phone numbers/contact - gdvvaa@bigpond.com * Geelong Veterans Centre * Ph: 03 5222 6003 – 120 settlement Rd * Geelo ...…

Sandra Fairthorne, who is the author of an upcoming play at the Woodbin called *The Savages of Wirramai*, and director, Iris Walshe-Howling. They chat to us about this play that explores many issues including a Vietnam veteran with PTSD, a drug addicted daughter, and sexual abuse. Although the themes are heavy, there is real humour, love and af ...…

According to Barwon Healths website, balance and mobility problems, dizziness and falls are common problems for over 30% of older people. Today we talk with Chris Lindner, a physiotherapist, David Duncan, an Occupational Therapist, And Lorraine Mason, a consumer representative. For more info - Falls and Balance Clinic - McKellar Centre * 45-95 ...…

Today we chatted with BCYF's HIPPY Leader Rob Evans, and mentors Belinda O’Brien and Catherine Menzies. The program HIPPY is for mums, dads, carers, or other significant adults, to help them build strong relationships with their pre-school aged children. Foe expressions of interest and more info - www.bcyf.org.au or phone (03) 5222 6911 during ...…

Barwon Healths Hospital Admission Risk Program, or HARP, has been spoken about on *Roads* as being the department that looks after our people who are living with HIV.During those conversations, which were promoting World AIDS Day, we have touched on the fact that HARP is so much more.So to have a chat with us about some of their extensive progr ...…

I read an article titled *Is drinking the real sport?*. Google Geoff Munro/www.drinktank.org.au, and have a read. We chat with Geoff Munro, National Policy Manager, involved in leading policy development and disseminating for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation's (ADF) views, and Anna Brown, Community Program Officer with Leisure Networks who is in ...…

The Deakin Cats community centre is the venue for a forum called *Planting Seeds: a Holistic Approach to treating mental health and substance misuse*.The event has been organised by Kit-e Kline who is a Nature Based Therapist. Today she introduces us to two of the speakers, Chris Storm, a Sensorimotor Art Therapist, and Selena Pirie, a hypnothe ...…

NAIDOC Week 2017 will run from the 2nd till the 9th of July, with the theme of *Our Languages Matter*.We are getting an early start promoting the week, as the National NAIDOC Poster Competition closes next Monday, the 6th March, and it is worth $5,000 to the artist whose work is chosen.We have a chat with Renee Owen, Program Manager of the Abor ...…

*Raise* is a mentoring foundation that provides school and community based programs. We find out about their Mentoring and Bump program from Marley Dalziel and Jo Ridgeway, who are Raise BUMP Program Counselors and Shannon, who is a mentor extraordinaire! Interested mentors can contact their Mentor Coordinator through the website - www.raise.org.au…

Today we chatted with Janet Brown, who is going on the 40 km Surf Coast Trek to raise money for Kids Plus, Kelly Reynolds, who is the Clinical Director and a physiotherapist with Kids Plus, and Annabel Tucker, a Speech Pathologist within the Kids Plus team. Kids Plus is a unique organisation based here in Geelong, and they help young people wit ...…

Spare Meals Geelong are proudly non-judgemental, a not for profit food relief, Facebook based group. No health care card or other proof of hardship is required. We help anyone who feels they are struggling. In this program, Edwina a find out about its origins, and much more, when we have a chat with Kristy Cooper, one of the founders. Follow th ...…

The eighteenth *Having a Say Conference* is on at Deakin Uni*s Waterfront Campus from Wednesday the 8th till Friday the 10th February, and its theme is *Lead YOUR Life!*To have another yarn about the event we have Simone Stevens, the media person from VALID back in the studio with the chairperson of the local organising committee, Maree Nichols ...…

Disabled Surfing is all about putting Smiles on Dials! * Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove * has been doing so since 2009. This week we talked with Committee Members Abraham Papp, Pam and Ray Lawrance as well as Grant Lawrance who is one of the surfers. Noah Papp supported his Dad!The events are on Sunday 5th February 2017 and Sunday 5th ...…

*Tough Times Pass* is the slogan for SPAN – which is the Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network that was started in 2009 after a spate of suicides in our area. They are holding their eighth Walk on January the 26th at Johnstone Park. Pam Virgona, the Convenor of the walk chats about this and also the launch of * Support After Suicide - SAS * ...…

We had a yarn about who our First People REALLY are with Wurdi Youang Custodian Reg Abrahams, from the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op, and Professor Brian Martin, from the Faculty of Arts and Education at the Institute of Koori Education at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. Info - Domestic students * 1800 693 888 * myfuture@deakin.edu.au * http://ww ...…

Geelongs Post-Polio Group are organising a trip to India to promote the eradication of this disease. we chat with Gary Newton and Jennifer Merrett, who are both Post Polio, and Peter Podbury who is an inspirational supporter of their quest. To donate, and/or contact - https://www.gofundme.com/garyspolioproject - also on facebook * Garys Polio P ...…

The National Disability Insurance Scheme began in the Barwon region on 1 July 2013, and from 1 July this year, it became available across other areas of Victoria, and more. Today we talk with Deb Connock from the VicWest team at the National Disability Insurance Agency, and Consumer Advocate and participant, Lynne Foreman. For more info. and to ...…

The eighteenth *Having a Say Conference* is on at Deakin Uni Waterfront Campus and it will run from Wednesday the 8th February till Friday the 10th and its theme is *Lead YOUR Life!* Simone Stevens, the media person from VALID, The Victorian League for Individuals with a Disability and the chairperson of the local organising committee, Maree Ni ...…

The Launch of a New Bipolar Support Group in Geelong occurred late November. Today I welcome Daniel G. Taylor, the media contact, Nicci Wall, the Bipolar Support Groups first facilitator, and Reid Maxwell who is the founder of Geelongs Mind Works. For more details etc. - Bipolar Support Group - 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm, at Mind Works Geelong, 284 La ...…

World AIDS Day is the 1st December, and their website states that *HIV is still here, and its on the move*. Helen Fay from Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) at Barwon Health, organised Dr Amanda Wade, an infectious disease specialist at Barwon Healths sexual Health Clinic, Robert, who has been living with HIV for many years, and Cath Smith ...…

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